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Top Leadership

Chancellor Gary S. May

Gary S. May became UC Davis’ seventh chancellor on Aug. 1, 2017, overseeing all aspects of the university’s teaching, research and public service mission. He boldly leads the university to new heights in academic excellence, public service, diversity and upward mobility for students from all backgrounds.

Simon J. Atkinson

Vice Chancellor for Research

George Baxter

Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer

Mary Croughan

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Mary Croughan has served as UC Davis’s provost and executive vice chancellor since July 2020.

Rocko DeLuca

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Karl Engelbach

Chief Strategy Officer

Aisha Jackson

Chief Information and Digital Strategy Executive

Aisha Ivette Jackson is UC Davis’ first chief information and digital strategy executive (CIDSE), the university’s senior technology leader and CIO-equivalent.